The Dutch Education Inspectorate reports a continuing decline in language and math proficiency among secondary school students. Conversely, primary school performance has stabilized and returned to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite recent high-profile signings by Ajax, experts argue that the club is not necessarily abandoning its financial recovery strategy. The investments in new players are being viewed as calculated decisions rather than a sign of reckless spending following previous austerity measures.
A list of recommended activities and events for the weekend of July 17-19 has been compiled for residents and visitors in Haarlem. The guide aims to help people find entertainment and leisure opportunities throughout the city.
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad, hosted in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, features comedian Jeffrey Spalburg and writer Mina Etemad discussing topics such as identity, diaspora, and their personal histories. Through the lens of their work and lived experiences as Amsterdammers, they explore complex life questions with a mix of humor and reflection.
Police successfully rescued a kidnap victim in Amsterdam after a high-speed chase that began in Nieuw-West and ended in Amsterdam-Oost. Two suspects from Rotterdam have been arrested following the operation, which involved warning shots, while a third suspect remains at large.